Although there is no CES show this year, manufacturers are going full speed ahead with their new product lineups for 2021, and Acer, as usual, has a number of new gaming monitors that promise high resolutions, a wide variety of colors, and fast frame rates But these new Acer Predator and Acer Nitro monitors are not cheap, starting at $900 and going all the way up to $1,200

The first in the docket is the Acer Predator XB273U NX, the smallest of the new 27-inch monitors This monitor features QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) rather than 4K, but still has an impressively fast refresh rate of 275 Hz, which should allow for impressive frame rates The display supports 95% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum and also supports Nvidia G-Sync and Nvidia's new Reflex Latency Analyzer system In brief, these two technologies should help improve frame rates and color contrast However, the $1,100 price tag will not be cheap when it debuts in May

The Acer Predator XB323QK NV, then, is the largest of the monitors on sale This 32-inch model supports 4K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, which is great news for gamers looking to invest in one of Nvidia or AMD's powerful new GPUs this year (This is great news for gamers looking to invest in one of Nvidia or AMD's powerful new GPUs this year (previously, gamers usually had to choose between high-resolution visuals and ultra-fast frame rates) The Predator XB323QK NV supports 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and the Vesa DisplayHDR protocol The device is priced at $1,200 and will be available in May

Finally, there is the Acer Nitro XV282K KV, the least expensive of Acer's new lineup, but arguably the best choice for gamers who want UHD capability without sacrificing desk space This peripheral offers full 4K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate It also supports HDMI 21, which Acer cites as an advantage for console users, making it a smart investment for those who plan to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Series X but would rather have it on their desktop than in their entertainment center nitro The XV282K KV is priced at $900 and will be available in May

Tom's Guide has previously reviewed several Acer monitors and found them to be generally competent, albeit with a somewhat plain physical design However, Acer monitors often excel by combining excellent performance with a lower-than-expected price On the other hand, these three monitors start at a premium price point and get more expensive from there However, there is a good chance that performance will justify the price Until then, stay tuned to Tom's Guide for remote coverage of CES 2021